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Why is my vision blurred 10 days post op neck lipo and facelift?

liltDec 21, 2013
I had a mini facelift and neck lipo 10 days ago and since this my distance vision is the same, but up close it is very blurry. I spoke to the nurse who said that was normal. Why? I did not have eye work? Is it due to swelling? Confused.

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Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
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Dr. John Frodel, MD
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